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Official account of the American Society for Microbiology. With over 38,000 members, ASM's mission is to promote & advance the microbial sciences.
The ASM office will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 for the holidays. We wish you a safe and happy holiday and look forward to connecting online together in the new year!
December 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The ASM office will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 for the holidays. We wish you a safe and happy holiday and look forward to connecting online together in the new year!
A new amoeba species called Incendiamoeba cascadensis that lives & reproduces at the highest temperature ever described for a eukaryote, earning the title of “fire amoeba”. asm.org/podcasts/tin... A big welcome to Tiny Living Beings (@couchmicroscopy.bsky.social) as the newest ASM Podcast partner!
Introducing the Fire Amoeba - with Angela Oliverio and Beryl Rappaport
A new amoeba species called Incendiamoeba cascadensis that lives and reproduces at the highest temperature ever described for a eukaryote, earning the title of “fire amoeba”.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A new amoeba species called Incendiamoeba cascadensis that lives & reproduces at the highest temperature ever described for a eukaryote, earning the title of “fire amoeba”. asm.org/podcasts/tin... A big welcome to Tiny Living Beings (@couchmicroscopy.bsky.social) as the newest ASM Podcast partner!
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Join Frida Sparaciari to discuss her new research on zoonotic risks in traditional food markets and ask questions live. Learn how One Health strategies can reduce risk while preserving livelihoods. asm.social/2Kr
Join Frida Sparaciari to discuss her new research on zoonotic risks in traditional food markets and ask questions live. Learn how One Health strategies can reduce risk while preserving livelihoods. asm.social/2Kr
December 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Want to pick the brain of a leading virologist? 🧠
Join Frida Sparaciari to discuss her new research on zoonotic risks in traditional food markets and ask questions live. Learn how One Health strategies can reduce risk while preserving livelihoods. asm.social/2Kr
Join Frida Sparaciari to discuss her new research on zoonotic risks in traditional food markets and ask questions live. Learn how One Health strategies can reduce risk while preserving livelihoods. asm.social/2Kr
#MicrobiologyMonday: In Korean culture, Sonmat means “hand flavor”—the idea that hands influence kimchi’s taste. 🥬🤲 A study found links between hand microbes and kimchi microbes, plus differences in group vs solo Kimjang prep. Learn more: asm.social/2Kj
![Experimental overview of the Kimjang kimchi session during the Sonmat festival. Two sessions were organized. In the first session, participants made kimchi in a group (see the left-hand panel figure). During the second session, kimchi was prepared individually (the right-hand panel), and skin microbiota samples were taken from the hands before the start. Kimchi fermentations were followed up in the lab by observing gas production and measuring pH after 3days. Microbial community composition was determined through V4-16S rRNA sequencing of both hand and kimchi samples, and overlap in bacterial taxa (at the level of amplicon sequence variants [ASVs]) was determined. Photographer—Willem Devriendt, Photogenica Fotografie](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:z7737n6y7q3bvgkuh3que444/bafkreibiw5sg646r2edma246b43weg23okvy44dir2ipzjvcuqsisyuhla@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#MicrobiologyMonday: In Korean culture, Sonmat means “hand flavor”—the idea that hands influence kimchi’s taste. 🥬🤲 A study found links between hand microbes and kimchi microbes, plus differences in group vs solo Kimjang prep. Learn more: asm.social/2Kj
Kick off #IMARI26 with an opening ceremony featuring experts + patient advocates on the challenges and opportunities of #AMR – foreshadowing the inspiring expert conversations to come.
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Learn more: asm.social/2Kc
Join us: asm.social/2Kd
December 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Kick off #IMARI26 with an opening ceremony featuring experts + patient advocates on the challenges and opportunities of #AMR – foreshadowing the inspiring expert conversations to come.
Learn more: asm.social/2Kc
Join us: asm.social/2Kd
Learn more: asm.social/2Kc
Join us: asm.social/2Kd
Research on HIV's conical capsid ultimately led to lenacapavir, the first capsid inhibitor. The drug's double-decade journey underscores the value of basic science research today to support the generation of innovative drugs for the future. Read the story: asm.org/articles/202...
How HIV Capsid Research Sparked a New Era in Prevention | ASM.org
Research on HIV’s capsid led to lenacapavir, the first capsid inhibitor. The drug’s 20-year journey shows how sustained basic science leads to innovations in HIV prevention and treatment.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Research on HIV's conical capsid ultimately led to lenacapavir, the first capsid inhibitor. The drug's double-decade journey underscores the value of basic science research today to support the generation of innovative drugs for the future. Read the story: asm.org/articles/202...
Save the date! Join "Cases in Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 5e authors" Melissa Miller & Kyle Rodino Jan. 29 at 12 p.m. ET for a free #ASMPress-@wileymicrobio webinar on using case-based teaching to enhance the learner experience. Register at: asm.social/2K4
December 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Save the date! Join "Cases in Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 5e authors" Melissa Miller & Kyle Rodino Jan. 29 at 12 p.m. ET for a free #ASMPress-@wileymicrobio webinar on using case-based teaching to enhance the learner experience. Register at: asm.social/2K4
Phages exert selective pressure that can “steer” bacteria toward increased antibiotic susceptibility. In #JBacteriology, researchers review the state of phage steering research + guidelines emphasizing receptor identification for therapeutic design. asm.social/2JX
December 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Phages exert selective pressure that can “steer” bacteria toward increased antibiotic susceptibility. In #JBacteriology, researchers review the state of phage steering research + guidelines emphasizing receptor identification for therapeutic design. asm.social/2JX
Optimize antimicrobial development with PK-PD insights.
Join the #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Translating Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Optimize Antimicrobial Development” with Shields, Tängdén & Andes.
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Join the #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Translating Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Optimize Antimicrobial Development” with Shields, Tängdén & Andes.
📅 Add it when you register ➡️ asm.social/2JS
December 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Optimize antimicrobial development with PK-PD insights.
Join the #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Translating Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Optimize Antimicrobial Development” with Shields, Tängdén & Andes.
📅 Add it when you register ➡️ asm.social/2JS
Join the #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Translating Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Optimize Antimicrobial Development” with Shields, Tängdén & Andes.
📅 Add it when you register ➡️ asm.social/2JS
Leading microbial researchers and innovators discussed scientific breakthroughs, emerging applications and workforce needs with policymakers and staff at ASM’s Congressional briefing, “Microbial Innovations: Harnessing Microbes for the Future.” See more: asm.social...
December 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Leading microbial researchers and innovators discussed scientific breakthroughs, emerging applications and workforce needs with policymakers and staff at ASM’s Congressional briefing, “Microbial Innovations: Harnessing Microbes for the Future.” See more: asm.social...
Virtual reality (VR) is a natural evolution from the microscope and the petri dish. New in #JMBE: a VR environment to teach undergraduates how to diagnose a range of human parasitic diseases. Learn more about integrating VR into a microbiology curriculum: asm.social/2JP
December 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Virtual reality (VR) is a natural evolution from the microscope and the petri dish. New in #JMBE: a VR environment to teach undergraduates how to diagnose a range of human parasitic diseases. Learn more about integrating VR into a microbiology curriculum: asm.social/2JP
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A range of initiatives and engagements are underway. We invite the community to stay connected through the ASM WhatsApp Channel for updates on institutional visits, travel awards, calls for editors, special collections, the latest issue of Microcosm, and other key announcements.
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A range of initiatives and engagements are underway. We invite the community to stay connected through the ASM WhatsApp Channel for updates on institutional visits, travel awards, calls for editors, special collections, the latest issue of Microcosm, and other key announcements.
How often should pets be vaccinated? What challenges do farmers face in protecting their herds? How do scientists vaccinate wild animals like koalas and raccoons? Find out in our Animal Vaccines FAQs, featured in the the latest issue of Microcosm: asm.social/2JN
Animal Vaccine FAQs: Protecting Pets, Livestock and Wildlife | ASM.org
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December 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
How often should pets be vaccinated? What challenges do farmers face in protecting their herds? How do scientists vaccinate wild animals like koalas and raccoons? Find out in our Animal Vaccines FAQs, featured in the the latest issue of Microcosm: asm.social/2JN
How does Salmonella survive in the gut? This #ClinMicroRev article shines light on the environmental and physiological factors that influence survival of resistant Salmonella under infection-related conditions in the gut. Read now: asm.social/2JM
December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
How does Salmonella survive in the gut? This #ClinMicroRev article shines light on the environmental and physiological factors that influence survival of resistant Salmonella under infection-related conditions in the gut. Read now: asm.social/2JM
Alison Criss, Ph.D., prof. & Vice Chair of Microbiology, Immunology & Cancer Biology at UVA School of Medicine, has been named Chair of ASM’s Mechanism Discovery unit. A longtime ASM member, she’ll work with Dir. Glen McGugan to shape the unit’s identity. asm.social/2JL
December 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Alison Criss, Ph.D., prof. & Vice Chair of Microbiology, Immunology & Cancer Biology at UVA School of Medicine, has been named Chair of ASM’s Mechanism Discovery unit. A longtime ASM member, she’ll work with Dir. Glen McGugan to shape the unit’s identity. asm.social/2JL
The 2025 Agar Art Contest winners have been selected! This year’s theme, “Microbes Make the World Go Round,” inspired 557 global entries—from food fermentation to antibiotic production. See the masterpieces and finalists! asm.org/press-releas... #agarart
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The 2025 Agar Art Contest winners have been selected! This year’s theme, “Microbes Make the World Go Round,” inspired 557 global entries—from food fermentation to antibiotic production. See the masterpieces and finalists! asm.org/press-releas... #agarart
On Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. ET, join experts in antimicrobial resistance for a discussion on CLSI vs EUCAST breakpoints & their impact on guidelines, practice & prescribing. Free for ASM members!
Register: asm.social/2JE
#ASMClinMicro #AAR #Antibiotics
Register: asm.social/2JE
#ASMClinMicro #AAR #Antibiotics
Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance Insights & Discussions
A quarterly panel discussion addressing the most pressing topics in the antimicrobial agents and resistance field.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. ET, join experts in antimicrobial resistance for a discussion on CLSI vs EUCAST breakpoints & their impact on guidelines, practice & prescribing. Free for ASM members!
Register: asm.social/2JE
#ASMClinMicro #AAR #Antibiotics
Register: asm.social/2JE
#ASMClinMicro #AAR #Antibiotics
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New in JB: Alber, Sandman et al. explore the catabolism of multiple C sources of Cereibacter sphaeroides, including identifying a mutation in a gene coding for an enzyme characterized biochemically 30 years ago!
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December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New in JB: Alber, Sandman et al. explore the catabolism of multiple C sources of Cereibacter sphaeroides, including identifying a mutation in a gene coding for an enzyme characterized biochemically 30 years ago!
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
@asm.org #JBacteriology
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
@asm.org #JBacteriology
📣 #MRAJournal is proud to announce the 2025 Outstanding Instructor Award! 🏆 Please join us in congratulating this year’s awardees: Steven Biller, Ph.D. & Jeffery Hughey, Ph.D. Honorable Mentions include: Byrne, Uyaguari, Caruso, Wilkes. 🔗 Learn more: asm.social/2Jr
December 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
📣 #MRAJournal is proud to announce the 2025 Outstanding Instructor Award! 🏆 Please join us in congratulating this year’s awardees: Steven Biller, Ph.D. & Jeffery Hughey, Ph.D. Honorable Mentions include: Byrne, Uyaguari, Caruso, Wilkes. 🔗 Learn more: asm.social/2Jr
A dietary long-chain fatty acid (oleic acid) enhances Candida albicans colonization of the murine gut partly by modifying the fungal cell surface. The findings highlight the importance of the fungal cell wall in interacting with intestinal mucus. #mBio: asm.social/2Jo
December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A dietary long-chain fatty acid (oleic acid) enhances Candida albicans colonization of the murine gut partly by modifying the fungal cell surface. The findings highlight the importance of the fungal cell wall in interacting with intestinal mucus. #mBio: asm.social/2Jo
Calling all postdoctoral women scientists in microbiology! We're here to support you; receive up to $2,000 to travel to a meeting, visit another laboratory or take a course to enhance your research skills. Check eligibility and apply now: asm.social/2Jh
December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Calling all postdoctoral women scientists in microbiology! We're here to support you; receive up to $2,000 to travel to a meeting, visit another laboratory or take a course to enhance your research skills. Check eligibility and apply now: asm.social/2Jh
Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET, join Drs. Carlos del Rio & D. Jane Hata to discuss diagnosing fever in a returning traveler. Includes cases + insights on diagnostics & lab workflows. CE credits available! Sponsor: @biomerieux.com
Register for free: asm.social/2Jj
#ASMClinMicro
Register for free: asm.social/2Jj
#ASMClinMicro
Diagnosing Fever in Returning Travelers
Explore best practices for diagnosing fever in returning travelers: standard tests, new tools and laboratory workflow tips in this webinar.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET, join Drs. Carlos del Rio & D. Jane Hata to discuss diagnosing fever in a returning traveler. Includes cases + insights on diagnostics & lab workflows. CE credits available! Sponsor: @biomerieux.com
Register for free: asm.social/2Jj
#ASMClinMicro
Register for free: asm.social/2Jj
#ASMClinMicro
How do microbiomes drive—and help solve—#AMR?
Join #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Microbiomes as Reservoirs, Catalysts, and Solutions for AMR” with Dr. Amy Mathers & Dr. Romney Humphries to learn more.
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Join #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Microbiomes as Reservoirs, Catalysts, and Solutions for AMR” with Dr. Amy Mathers & Dr. Romney Humphries to learn more.
Add it when you register ➡️ asm.social/2Jg
December 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
How do microbiomes drive—and help solve—#AMR?
Join #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Microbiomes as Reservoirs, Catalysts, and Solutions for AMR” with Dr. Amy Mathers & Dr. Romney Humphries to learn more.
Add it when you register ➡️ asm.social/2Jg
Join #IMARI26 pre-meeting workshop “Microbiomes as Reservoirs, Catalysts, and Solutions for AMR” with Dr. Amy Mathers & Dr. Romney Humphries to learn more.
Add it when you register ➡️ asm.social/2Jg
How do microbes shape animal life? From Lyme disease control to applications of the vibrio-squid symbiosis, the Fall 2025 Microcosm uncovers the vital ties between animals, microbes and the people and environments with which they interact.🔗 asm.social/2Jc
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
How do microbes shape animal life? From Lyme disease control to applications of the vibrio-squid symbiosis, the Fall 2025 Microcosm uncovers the vital ties between animals, microbes and the people and environments with which they interact.🔗 asm.social/2Jc
Can you stump your professor? In #JMBE: a classroom activity where biology students generate challenging questions on topics of their choosing in an effort to “stump” the professor. The game reduces anxiety and increases student comfort with mistakes. asm.social/2J7
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Can you stump your professor? In #JMBE: a classroom activity where biology students generate challenging questions on topics of their choosing in an effort to “stump” the professor. The game reduces anxiety and increases student comfort with mistakes. asm.social/2J7